Forward Industries Appoints Mark Brazier as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Solana Treasury Strategy

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) has appointed Mark Brazier as chief financial officer effective April 13, 2026, succeeding Kathleen Weisberg who will remain with the company as director of financial reporting. Brazier brings extensive experience in digital assets and institutional finance to the role, having most recently served as CFO and head of regulatory at XBTO Global. In his new position, Brazier will oversee financial operations, capital structure, reporting and capital markets activities as the company continues to expand its position as a publicly traded Solana treasury company.

Company leadership cited Brazier's expertise at the intersection of traditional finance and cryptocurrency as key to supporting future growth initiatives. Forward Industries operates as a Solana-focused digital asset treasury company with a strategy to buy, hold, stake, trade, invest in, and grow SOL and SOL-related digital assets, protocols and businesses. The company's mission centers on expanding and strengthening the Solana ecosystem by acquiring and staking SOL while engaging with, providing tools to, and investing in the Solana network, Solana developers and Solana-related projects to increase shareholder value.

The appointment comes as Forward Industries continues to execute its digital asset treasury strategy launched in September 2025 through a private placement transaction supported by industry-leading investors and operating partners including Galaxy Digital and Jump Crypto. The company maintains that its approach represents a significant development in the intersection of traditional corporate finance and digital asset management, positioning it uniquely within the growing cryptocurrency investment landscape. For more information on the company's Solana treasury strategy, visit https://forwardindustries.com.

Forward Industries operates within a specialized communications environment where platforms like MissionIR assist IR firms with syndicated content to enhance visibility within the investment community. MissionIR is one of 75+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN that delivers access to wire solutions, article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets, enhanced press release distribution, social media distribution to millions of followers, and tailored corporate communications solutions. The latest news and updates relating to FWDI are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FWDI. The appointment of Brazier represents a strategic move to strengthen financial leadership as the company navigates the evolving digital asset market and executes its treasury management strategy focused on the Solana ecosystem.